Topic: Scaling and Strategy

Econo-Pak CFO John Mellage shares insights on company culture, strategic planning, and how their fixed-cost model benefits clients.

Expanding a food product line into new markets or scaling production to meet growing demand requires careful planning and precise execution. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the packaging process, specifically the filling stage, where your product is measured, filled into containers, and prepared for distribution.

Explore the key benefits of fixed-cost pricing in co-packing contracts with insights from Econo-Pak’s CEO, PJ Wiebel.

Learn how locking in a consistent price for packaging services over 12 months can provide food companies with budget stability, predictability, and improved profit margins.

In food co-packing, efficiency is key to managing costs and meeting production deadlines. One powerful tool to achieve this is sequencing, a process that allows for running multiple SKUs in succession with only partial cleanings between each.

The U.S. market is one of the most lucrative and competitive spaces for international food and snack companies. However, entering this market comes with its own set of challenges, from navigating stringent regulations to understanding consumer preferences.

With packaging your food product, you have two options: you can keep the packaging process in-house or outsource it to a co-packer. So how do you know which is best for your business?

Robotic automation has changed the game when it comes to contract food packaging by completely transforming the way we do business. Improvements to automated tech, like reduced costs, higher speeds, and better gripping machinery, have led to the food co-packing industry’s widespread adoption of robots and automated machinery. Robotic automation in contract food packaging Sensors, […]

Maintaining hygienic, well-engineered, and properly maintained food packaging units is essential for business prosperity and consumer safety. Regular inspections, thorough sanitation, and precise engineering all contribute to a seamless and secure food packaging process. The importance of maintaining food production facilities Preventive maintenance (PM) schedules provide a roadmap to address these issues, ensuring equipment reliability, […]

Packing and delivery of dry food products in pristine condition is crucial to growing your base of loyal customers. Enter repacking. But what exactly is repacking, and why should food businesses care about it? Understanding repacking Repacking involves transferring products from one type of packaging to another, usually to: Enhance efficiency Boost brand visibility Meet […]

Food safety is of paramount concern when it comes to packaging. While the food we consume is meant to nourish us, it can also make us ill if not handled or packaged properly. In this blog post, we will dive into the importance of food safety, the significance of food packaging, and how Econo-Pak’s contract […]